Advocate at Family Service League at Family Service League - Smithtown, North Carolina Advocate at Family Service League - Family Service League

Advocate at Family Service League

Family Service League

Location: Smithtown, North Carolina, USA

Category: Human Services

Salary: 19 - 19 USD / hourly

Full-time


Job Description

Family Service League is seeking a Per-Diem Advocate to work at a homeless shelter in Smithtown, NY. The Advocate will be responsible for ensuring the safety of families and children, providing support, enforcing shelter rules, completing intake forms, conducting checks, and more.

Responsibilities

  • Complete new client intakes
  • Explain shelter rules and regulations to clients
  • Conduct curfew checks
  • Monitor safety of property
  • Provide transportation
  • Assist with pantry distribution
  • Provide crisis intervention
  • Advocate for client needs
  • Attend meetings and training

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of experience in Human Services preferred
  • Knowledge of homeless population and DSS policies
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Computer proficiency
  • Bilingual in Spanish preferred
  • Valid NYS Driver's License